…follows the Trump administration announcement that criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude were being dropped. The South Dakota ranching couple was preparing for a trial over a land dispute…
U.S. and Mexico Strike Deal on Screwworm Control
…2024 through February 2025, when the Trump administration decided to again allow Mexican cattle imports. The screwworm was eradicated in the U.S. in 1966, and keeping it out remains a…
Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise Again in 2025
…response China is pursuing today. Trump’s administration sent farmers an estimated $23 billion covering export losses to try to stop more farms from going under. Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise…
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
…Trump’s tariffs makes purchases of US crops unviable. American grains like soybeans, corn, and sorghum can be easily substituted and the supplies on the international market are quite sufficient. Even…
Biofuel Trade Association Praises Decision on E15 Fuel
DepositPhotos image The Trump administration’s decision to grant a summer waiver for E15 fuel, a blend containing 15% ethanol, has been praised by the biofuel trade association Growth Energy. This…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…higher prices. The Trump administration’s USDA reorganization plan is expected in mid-May. Finally, the hosts promoted the Citrus Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida, scheduled for August 20-21, aimed at…
Dairy CEO: Trump Policies Raise “Real Concern” in Rural America
…Trump’s economic agenda, Ford warned that labor shortages and lost profits are a “real concern.” “What needs to be recognized is the necessity of having labor available,” Ford said. “Broad…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…water management solutions. They also touched on the Trump administration’s plan to reorganize and downsize the USDA, including consolidating programs and relocating employees to hubs around the country. Finally, they…
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
By Friday musa, via Wikimedia Commons The US Food and Drug Administration‘s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule compliance for large farms has begun, with small farms facing…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…Rodeo, highlighting its significance and potential impact on local businesses. They also delved into trade tensions, noting China’s denial of softening tariffs and the Trump administration’s conflicting statements. The conversation…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-24-25
…de-escalation. Key figures, including CEOs from major retailers, are urging a resolution to avoid product shortages. Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association highlighted the Trump administration’s proactive approach…
Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority
By incommunicado / via Wikimedia Commons U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed this week that dairy trade issues remain a priority under President Trump. “Yes, the dairy piece of that…
NCBA Supports Trump Administration’s Tariff Strategy
Ocean Outback, Fremantle Bahnfrend / via Wikimedia Commons The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) supports the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, viewing tariffs as a means to an end rather than…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…appointments in the Trump administration, highlighting Brooke Rollins’ role and her dedication to Trump’s agenda. The conversation shifted to economic topics, including President Trump’s consideration of firing Federal Reserve Chair…